Skip to main content

tv   NBC Nightly News  NBC  August 10, 2013 6:30pm-7:00pm EDT

6:30 pm
the pandas at the zoo. you're about to see them grow before your eyes. good evening. thanks for joining us here on a saturday night. and we do begin with those dramatic moments. flood watches across 16 states and the frightening and deadly scene that played out in colorado. you can see the water rushing down the mountainside. with incredible force. trapping drivers in an instant, including that man, right there in the car, tonight we hear from him, his survival story, and what he endured. meantime the images nearby, cars washed up on the road. headlights still on. the force of the flood waters so great, pieces of cars strewn everywhere. why that scene in colorado was particularly deadly. here's abc meteorologist ginger zee. >> reporter: clinging to life. as torrents of flash flood
6:31 pm
waters came stampeding down this colorado highway, this 70-year-old man tries to make a break for it. tonight, we know that he's alive and feeling very lucky. >> lots of mud and water just came right at me. >> reporter: that nightmare claiming at least one life, a man found buried in debris. his car not too far from him. this looks a beaten graveyard of muddy wrecks. businesses and homes annihilated. three are people missing. one a woman. >> she was seen near a creek at one moment hanging to a tree and not seen the next. >> reporter: that was black for a reason. more than an inch of rain fell in just 40 minutes, way too much for this scarred mountainside to absorb. this was the same site of a fire last season.
6:32 pm
the gravity of the flood water grabbing that charred land sending it directly through town. >> it's happening again, now in the pacific northwest. it's happening tonight zdavid. let me show you the watches, warnings, right next to each other, the green, flood watches, right next to them, red flag warnings. you don't often see them together. that's a perfect example of what happened in colorado of what could happen in oregon and washington. >> you're also watching the southeast, more rain for them? >> yes. we have seen so much. five deaths attributed to flash flooding. it doesn't take a whole lot when you're saturated this way. they drop a whole lot in a short amount of time. nashville, 1 to 4 inches. >> all right, ginger, we'll see you on "good morning america." meantime that wildfire out in southern california we're also following that tonight, this evening the fire is 40% contained.
6:33 pm
the people who have been evacuated have been allowed to return home. we move on tonight and to new video coming in moments after a small plane crashed in a suburban neighborhood in connecticut. these exclusive images shot by a neighbor as he was approaching the crash scene, unsure of what he was about to see. tonight, we're learning of those four who didn't survive. three of them children. linzie janis on the scene for us tonight. >> reporter: just seconds after a plane crashes into this home, a neighbor capturing the chaos on his cell phone -- >> oh, my god! >> reporter: people running to the windows, asking if there are children inside. >> is there a kid in there? >> i don't know. >> reporter: their mother on the front lawn screaming. >> she said my two children are in the house. >> i flipped over the crib and
6:34 pm
looked in the closet, and couldn't find anybody. >> reporter: siblings are believed to have been in an upstairs bedroom. also killed, pilot bill henningsgaard and his 17-year-old son, max, who were minutes from landing. neighbors say this is a nightmare come true. >> i was always afraid of planes coming in. that it would crash someday. that's what i used to always talk about. >> reporter: last year, there were more than 1400 accidents involving private planes. killing 432 people. the national transportation safety board says small plane crashes have become a huge concern. >> this is an important issue if we are going to drive down the fatality number in general aviation. we are talking about five accidents per day. >> reporter: here in connecticut, tonight, a vigil will be held for the small victims of this tragedy and the family left behind.
6:35 pm
investigators have now removed the plane from the two homes behind me. they'll continue to search for clues. david, it could be many months before we know what happened. small aircraft don't have black boxes. >> linzie thank you. the growing manhunt in the west. the search for the suspect believed to have kidnapped a 16-year-old girl. this evening what about a witness said he saw. and rescuer searching acres. in hide idaho. >> reporter: today, heavily armed s.w.a.t. teams in helicopters launched into the idaho wilderness. day six in the search for murder suspect james dimaggio and the girl he's suspected of kidnapping, 16-year-old hannah anderson. >> we know that any piece of information, any piece of evidence, any clue we can find, could be what we need to get hannah home safely. >> reporter: dimaggio is
6:36 pm
suspected of killing hannah's 8-year-old brother, ethan, and their mother christine last sunday at his home near san diego, then burning it to the ground. police said dimaggio had an unusual infatuation with hannah. >> i know hannah did say she was a little creeped out when jim did tell her he had a crush on her. >> reporter: the pair vanished, until wednesday, when a horseback rider spotted them in iowa. >> they had backpacks on, they spotted a tent, and so, they were obviously camping in that area. as far as we know, it didn't look like she was being held against her will. >> reporter: dimaggio's car was discovered friday on the edge of the river of no return the river of no return wilderness. dimaggio is considered an avid outdoorsman. today, his family had this message -- "we want you and hannah to come home alive. this is a tragedy. you can't turn back the clock, but you can change the future." and tonight, there are more than 200 federal and local cops on the search. smoke from nearby wildfires is making visibility tough, and
6:37 pm
with so much terrain to cover, it's a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack. >> our thanks to clayton. overseas tonight to indonesia where a volcano erupted. hot lava pouring down to a beach village. killing six people. nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated. in iraq tonight, a horrific scene there, a series of car bombings shattering celebrations marking the end of ramadan. 671 during the muslim holy month, the deadliest in six years. across the globe tonight, growing outrage ahead of the olympics in russia, protests over newly passed laws against gays in russia, they come just 24 hours after president obama weighed in, too, saying that gay athletes should simply bring home the gold. here's abc's kirit radia. >> reporter: today, thousands turned out at demonstrations across europe. many calling for more protests when russia hosts the winter olympics next year in sochi. on friday, president obama added his voice.
6:38 pm
>> and if russia doesn't have gay and lesbian athletes, then it will probably make their team weaker. >> reporter: the law is so broadly defined, just speaking about homosexuality or wearing rainbow colors in public could lead to fines, deportation, even jail. some are now calling for a boycott of the sochi games. president obama rejected that idea. >> one of the things i am really looking forward to is maybe some gay and lesbian athletes bringing home the gold or silver or bronze. >> reporter: some openly gay athletes also oppose a boycott. >> when you practice and you train for 15, 20 years of your life, you essentially, this is your golden moment. >> reporter: in the u.s., a movement to boycott russian products, including vodka, is growing. but the outrage overseas hasn't changed many minds in russia. a country where homosexuals are often attacked and support for the law remains high. with russia sending mixed signals, the international olympic committee now wants
6:39 pm
moscow to clarify what it will mean for athletes and fans during the games. david? now to another olympic-sized feat the race for president in this country, that's right, you heard me right, three years out, already y a headline brewing, i iowa, a forum called madam president, and they have someone in mind. hillary clinton bidding farewell to the state september, indicating at the time saying she was ready to take break. now she's clearly back in the public eye. >> the big question now about hillary is, what's next? >> reporter: in fact, heading into this weekend at a gathering in the key state of iowa the group emily's list, with a forum called madam president. and there was little question who they were talking about. one of the leading voices the senator, who famously snubbed hillary clinton in 2008. >> we had a difficult choice
6:40 pm
between two amazing candidates. it was difficult. i'm very optimistic that she'll be the candidate, the nominee, madam president in 2017. >> reporter: it was senator mccaskill once said that she wouldn't leave her daughter alone with president clinton. >> i have apologized for it. but this isn't about president clinton. this is about hillary clinton. >> reporter: mrs. clinton not revealing her plans, but she did recently offered this. >> let me say this, hypothetically speaking, i really do hope that we have a woman president in my lifetime. >> reporter: but if clinton is uniting democrats she's rallying republicans, too, websites like stop hillary 2016. republicans senator mitch mcconnell of kentucky making headlines when he said this about the democratic field. >> when their field for 2016 is shaping up to be a rerun of
6:41 pm
the "golden girls." >> reporter: some democrats argue that it's hillary clinton's golden moment. even the president speaking of a certain glow after a lunch with her last week. >> she had that post-administration glow. when folks leave the white house. like, two weeks later, they look great. >> did you notice her measuring the drapes or anything like that? >> keep in mind, she's been there a group of republicans in iowa, rick santorum, and donald trufr, by the way, one of the guests tomorrow morning on "this week" with george. in the meantime, though, we turn to a medical alert tonight. rising alarm of people going to emergency rooms. after taking stimulant drugs. it's not just kids but parents taking their children's medications. here's richard besser tonight. >> reporter: emergency room doctors are seeing more and more
6:42 pm
patients who have made themselves sick with stimulant drugs like adderall. >> ten years ago, we didn't see this problem. it didn't really exist. >> reporter: stimulant drugs like ritalin and adderall make it easier for people with attention deficit disorder to focus. but the 300% rise in e.r. visits that this week's study is talking about -- from 5,600 in 2005 to 23,000 in 2011 -- are young adults between 18 and 34. students, professionals, even moms, they don't take the drugs because they need to -- they take them because they want to. >> students, teachers, lawyers, everybody may be using them if they have project that needs to be done and they need to have some kind of way of staying awake. >> bye, sweetie. >> reporter: young moms like betsey degree, who took her own child's adhd meds to be able to do it all. >> i was able to get all the stuff done around the house. i was able to, you know, cook the dinner and have everything perfect. >> reporter: she ended up having to shake an addiction. this nurse, took ten pills one day and went to the emergency room. >> i knew i was probably having a heart attack on adderall. >> reporter: they come in with
6:43 pm
elevated heart rates, high blood pressure, even seizures. >> in the most severe cases, can actually seizure, some of them. >> reporter: seizures? >> yes. >> reporter: so for moms just trying to cope, to college kids taking them as a study drug -- a warning. >> when used inappropriately, they can become very, very toxic and very serious, so i'm definitely worried about it, yes. hospital visits up 300%. but where are parents getting their hands on the drug? >> as we saw some parents are using their children's prescriptions. there's a black market. >> why they're sounding the alarm in these e.r. across the country now. >> the idea is you can't treat these drugs casually. even though they're used safety, in children under doctor's supervision, they can be very dangerous when used on their own. >> dr. besser tonight, thank you. tonight, we're hearing from
6:44 pm
the members of that office pool that won that powerball lottery. tonight, we hear from one of them, a wife, and her remarkable plan for her husband. here's abc's aditi roy. >> reporter: she's part of "ocean's 16." the 16 workers at ocean county's vehicle services shop in new jersey, winning a portion of wednesday's $448 million powerball. >> i can't even tell you. i'm just so excited. >> reporter: new jersey native, susan nichol is the first from the group to step forward. >> my co-worker elaine came out and shook me and said, "we did win!" >> reporter: after taxes, nichol's share of the winnings will be an estimated $3.5 million. but she's not using the earnings to leave her county job. instead -- >> i want my husband to retire. i'm not, but i want him to. he's worked a long time. >> reporter: nichol says she also plans on fixing up her house damaged by hurricane sandy. she may be richer but still -- aditi roy, abc news, new york. >> she wants retirement for her husband. still much more ahead on "world news" this saturday
6:45 pm
night. what's happening to the dolphins, more than 100 of them washing up on an american shoreline. and later here on "world news" -- the newest message coming in from the swiss tonight. why are they desperately trying to apologize to oprah and is it enough? hey, it's me, progressive insurance. you know, from our 4,000 television commercials. yep, there i am with flo. hoo-hoo! watch it! [chuckles] anyhoo, 3 million people switched to me last year, saving an average of $475. [sigh] it feels good to help people save... with great discounts like safe driver, multicar, and multipolicy. so call me today. you'll be glad you did. cannonbox! [splash!]
6:46 pm
trust your instincts to make the call. to treat my low testosterone, my doctor and i went with axiron, the only underarm low t treatment. axiron can restore t levels to normal in about 2 weeks in most men. axiron is not for use in women or anyone younger than 18 or men with prostate or breast cancer. women, especially those who are or who may become pregnant and children should avoid contact where axiron is applied as unexpected signs of puberty in children or changes in body hair or increased acne in women may occur. report these symptoms to your doctor. tell your doctor about all medical conditions and medications. serious side effects could include increased risk of prostate cancer; worsening prostate symptoms; decreased sperm count; ankle, feet or body swelling; enlarged or painful breasts; problems breathing while sleeping; and blood clots in the legs. common side effects include skin redness or irritation where applied, increased red blood cell count, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and increase in psa.
6:47 pm
ask your doctor about the only underarm low t treatment, axiron. diarrhea, gas, bloating? yes! one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. live the regular life. phillips'. [ crashing ] [ male announcer ] when your favorite food starts a fight, fight back fast with tums. trusted heartburn relief that goes to work in seconds. nothing works faster. ♪ tum, tum tum tum tums! tonight, here, the alarming discovery up and down of the
6:48 pm
east coast, the dolphins found dead. scientists working feverishly trying to figure out why. abc's gio benitez on the new clues. >> reporter: the images are difficult to look at. bottlenose dolphins mysteriously turning up dead along the east coast. scientists are baffled and alarmed. >> we don't know what's causing this at this point. >> reporter: nearly 120 have washed up along the east coast. from new york, down to virginia, where in just that state alone, 64 dolphins have been found in about a month's time. and scientists say anything could be to blame. from biotoxins, to disease, even human interaction. >> anytime you have a pulse of strandings like this, it's definitely a cause for concern. >> there's no indication that this is a water quality issue. all indications are pointing to this being just a natural disease cycle in dolphins. >> reporter: it's happened before. in the late '80s, 750 dolphins were found dead along the east coast. the cause -- a virus.
6:49 pm
scientists say some of the new corpses in new jersey tested positive for that same virus. a marine version of the measles, eventually leading to a deadly pneumonia. but some experts insist disease is just one piece of the puzzle. >> it's still way too early in the game to start speculating on the cause of this event or how long it will take place. >> reporter: and tonight, experts are rushing to find answers, but point out that many of the dolphins are turning up dead in areas with heavy human footprints. david? >> gio benitez tonight. when we come back here -- what the swiss are now saying to oprah and is the apology tonight. and the best time and place to look up, the dazzling shower in the sky on its way tonight. ♪ the middle of this special moment and i need to run off to the bathroom. ♪ i'm fed up with always having to put my bladder's needs ahead of my daughter.
6:50 pm
♪ so today, i'm finally talking to my doctor about overactive bladder symptoms. [ female announcer ] know that gotta go feeling? ask your doctor about prescription toviaz. one toviaz pill a day significantly reduces sudden urges and accidents, for 24 hours. if you have certain stomach problems or glaucoma, or can not empty your bladder, you should not take toviaz. get emergency medical help right away if your face, lips, throat or tongue swells. toviaz can cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness and decreased sweating. do not drive, operate machinery or do unsafe tasks until you know how toviaz affects you. the most common side effects are dry mouth and constipation. talk to your doctor about toviaz. its triple cleaning formula delivers brilliant shine that finish gel can't beat. it even helps keep your dishwasher sparkling. new cascade platinum is cascade's best.
6:51 pm
could change your tomorrow, if you do something today. with our career catalyst scholarship you can. apply by august 29th for up to $20,000 for qualifying new students. visit devry.edu. icaused by acid reflux disease, relieving heartburn, relief is at hand. for many, nexium provides 24-hour heartburn relief and may be available for just $18 a month. there is risk of bone fracture and low magnesium levels. side effects may include headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. if you have persistent diarrhea, contact your doctor right away. other serious stomach conditions may exist. don't take nexium if you take clopidogrel. relief is at hand for just $18 a month. talk to your doctor about nexium.
6:52 pm
our "instant index" here on a saturday night starting with an international apology to oprah. oprah telling "entertainment tonight," that, while in switzerland for tina turner's wedding, she dropped in a boutique to see a handbag, the clerk suggested that it was too pricey and suggested that oprah look at less expensive handbags. tonight, the swiss tourism board
6:53 pm
apologizing, saying that quote, the clerk abouted terribly wrong. a global sky show expected, scientists say that year's perseid meteor shower to be spectacular. thanks to a darker sky and half-moon. the peak tomorrow night into monday. but you'll be able to see it tonight, shooting through the sky at 132,000 miles per hour. when we come back here on the broadcast -- a baby album the first 25 days for two baby pandas at an american zoo, you won't believe this. j.d. power and associates has ranked quicken loans highest in the nation in customer satisfaction... i say "family," because we've been blessed with this honor for 3 years in a row... rest assured we'll treat all of your mortgage needs with tender loving care. amazing client satisfaction: it's a quicken loans family value. call 800-quicken or go to quickenloans.com to experience it for yourself.
6:54 pm
♪ hands, for holding. ♪ feet, kicking. better things than the joint pain and swelling of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. if you're trying to manage your ra, now may be the time to ask about xeljanz. xeljanz (tofacitinib) is a small pill for adults with moderate to severe ra for whom methotrexate did not work well. xeljanz is an ra medicine that can enter cells and disrupt jak pathways, thought to play a role in the inflammation that comes with ra. xeljanz can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, sometimes fatal infections and cancers
6:55 pm
have happened in patients taking xeljanz. don't start taking xeljanz if you have any kind of infection, unless ok with your doctor. tears in the stomach or intestines, low blood cell counts and higher liver tests and cholesterol levels have happened. your doctor should perform blood tests, including certain liver tests before you start, and while you are taking xeljanz. tell your doctor if you have been to a region where certain fungal infections are common, and if you have had tb, hepatitis b or c, or are prone to infections. tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, and if you are pregnant, or plan to be. taken twice daily, xeljanz can reduce the joint pain and swelling of moderate to severe ra, even without methotrexate. ask if xeljanz is right for you. and this park is the inside of your body. see, the special psyllium fiber in metamucil actually gels. and that gelling helps to lower some cholesterol. metamucil. 3 amazing benefits in 1 super fiber.
6:56 pm
finally tonight, here, the twin pandas at the atlanta zoo, have turned 25 days old, and every day so far, a camera capturing their every move. tonight, a baby album like we have never seen. the first 25 days. for two baby pandas at the atlanta zoo. day two, one of the pandas opening their mouth there. day three, and those are their hind legs right there. by day five, barely able to raise those tiny little heads, trying to move around. by day eight, their fur taking shape, and they're taking a nap. the whole time together,
6:57 pm
cuddling, as the camera rolls. by day 15, we noticed they're starting to look like the pandas we all know. late today we talked with the lead veterinarian. inside the nursery with those baby pandas. >> every day they're starting to grow more and more hair, and coloration. until now they look like pandas, only in miniature. so that's been really fascinating and really cool to watch. >> reporter: tonight, the zoo tells us they think they're post boy pandas. look at how fast they have grown. enough to wear them out while dazzling the rest of us watching them grow. what a gift from the atlanta zoo tonight. first two pin andys bompb here in 26 years. "good morning america" and "this week" with george first thing in the morning. i hope to see you right back here tomorrow night. good night.
6:58 pm
6:59 pm
wheel... of... fortune! ladies and gentlemen-- pat sajak and vanna white! (laughs) thank you, jim. thanks, everybody. you're so red. yeah. well, i ke that. thank you very much. bye. colors are not lost on me. hi there. good to see you all. you all set? everyonene should have one of those devices. there you go. our first "toss up," $1,000. the category is "landmark," oddly enough. ♪

334 Views

info Stream Only

Uploaded by TV Archive on